The Passion of Rita Camilleri
Overview
Rita is an eight-year-old, Maltese Canadian girl with a vast imagination that is somewhat warped by her Catholic beliefs. Rita is alone with her visions and is more alone when her best friend Diane dies in a house fire. She is filled with questions and is brought to ease when Diane appears as an angel. Rita is still alone but not as lonely. Overnight, she conquers her fears and struts with confidence.
Top Cast
June Bird
Sister Mary Cathrine Louise
Paul Buhagiar
Father
Sylvo Frank
Mr. Burnitski
Bill Holutiak
Jesus
John Kolenko
Choir Conductor
Magda Kryt
Mrs. Burnitski
Patricia Lumia
Rita Camilleri
Laurie Lumia
Rita's Double
Geta Vassolo
Mother
Katherine Walkiewicz
Diane
Damien Whiteley
Albert
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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